Level of Community Participation in Flood Disaster Mitigation Efforts in West Rasana'e District, Bima City

Abstract

The floods that occurred in West Rasana’e Subdistrict not only caused physical damage, such as the destruction of homes and infrastructure, but also impacted the community’s socioeconomic aspects, including disruptions to economic activities, health, and children’s education; thus, it is necessary to involve the active participation of the community as the most affected party. This study aims to analyze the level of community participation in flood disaster mitigation efforts in West Rasana’e Subdistrict, Bima City. The researcher employed purposive sampling as the sampling method, utilizing a Likert scale analysis to measure community attitudes, perceptions, and participation levels regarding various aspects of flood disaster mitigation. This study revealed that, overall, the community in Rasana’e Barat Subdistrict has demonstrated good participation and awareness at every stage of flood mitigation—including planning, implementation, maintenance, and response. The community in Rasana’e Barat Subdistrict exhibits high levels of participation and awareness regarding flood disaster mitigation efforts. However, this participation remains situational and has not yet been fully institutionalized into daily routines. Therefore, capacity building is necessary through disaster training, regular outreach, and community empowerment to ensure that community participation becomes more sustainable and effective